Enhancing Skin Cancer Classification using Efficient Net B0-B7 through Convolutional Neural Networks and Transfer Learning with Patient-Specific Data.

Journal: Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Skin cancer diagnosis challenges dermatologists due to its complex visual variations across diagnostic categories. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs), specifically the Efficient Net B0-B7 series, have shown superiority in multiclass skin cancer classification. This study addresses the limitations of visual examination by presenting a tailored preprocessing pipeline designed for Efficient Net models. Leveraging transfer learning with pre-trained ImageNet weights, the research aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy in an imbalanced multiclass classification context.

Authors

  • Kanchana K
    Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Saveetha Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Kavitha S
    Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Saveetha Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Anoop K J
    Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, VISAT Engineering College, Kerala, India.
  • Chinthamani B
    Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Easwari Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, India.